4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek in Bwindi with Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Safari Overview
Track the Uganda mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the endangered Golden monkeys of Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park . This gorilla trekking tour package includes a trek to the endagered and rare Golden Monkeys. Book with us the most interesting and popular safaris in Africa as we turn your dream holiday to reality. Our 4 days Gorilla tracking adventure gives the opportunity to chair a meeting with the great mountain gorilla Sliver backs in the jungle as they lead the group through their natural ecosystem. Book with us and we will secure your gorilla trek permit immediately!!!
Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Gorilla impenetrable Park
The safari begins from Kampala at 7:00am and drive towards western Uganda. A brief stopover at the Equator allows time for photographs. Another stop at Igongo Ankole cultural centre to share and learn about the Ankole culture how it has evolved. Drive to Mbarara for Lunch break at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Via the verdant countryside, you will pass traditional homesteads and have panoramic views of the surroundings. Arrive late evening. Dinner and overnight stay at either Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (lower budget)
Moderate: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Chamelleone Hill Lodge/ Lake Mutanda Resort
Up-market: Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge/ Volcanoes Mgahinga Lodge Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 a.m with a briefing from the UWA staff on how to behave with these endangered mountain Gorillas. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the beautiful ecosystem to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. Dinner and overnight stay at either Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (lower budget)
Moderate: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Chamelleone Hill Lodge/ Lake Mutanda Resort
Up-market: Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge/ Volcanoes Mgahinga Lodge
Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
After breakfast we will trek the scenic Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and our target this morning will be to track a troop of golden monkeys. Mgahinga is more famous for mountain gorillas but also the only place in Uganda where the rare golden monkeys can be found. Apart from primates, the park has rare bird species, some endemic to the Albertine rift area such as Scarlet-tufted Malachite Sunbird, Mountain Yellow Warblers, Rwenzori Batis, Rwenzori Turaco, Archers Robin Chat and many more. Dinner and overnight stay at either Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (lower budget)
Moderate: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Chamelleone Hill Lodge/ Lake Mutanda Resort
Up-market: Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge/ Volcanoes Mgahinga Lodge
Day 4: Bwindi-Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast return to Kampala, then Entebbe International Airport, with lunch enroute before your evening departure flight home. End of Gorilla Uganda safari.
The safari package includes:
Transportation by a 4wd fuelled vehicle
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
Enroute lunches
2 Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
Park fees
Services on an English speaking driver/guide.
En-route lunch
However, the package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and tobacco.